The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I will never post spoilers. These types of posts will just be general what am I reading/what did I think of it type of reviews.

Book Summary

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.

Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.

Genre Tags

Strong Female Lead, LGBTQIA, Fiction, Historical-Fiction-sorta

What did I think?

I really enjoyed this! Reid wove a really great story that kept me guessing! We got two wonderful female protagonists that weren’t perfect, but each drew you in! The story starts in the 1950s and we get some really great imagery from the ’50s through today. I really enjoy a period piece and this did it wonderfully. I also really appreciated that I didn’t always like either of the main characters, it makes them more human in my opinion. This was a really great read!!